Malaysia’s Top Jobs in Demand According to Critical Occupations List (COL) 2017/2018

When choosing the right course to study in Malaysia, one of the criteria that students should look at is the job demand. If you don’t plan carefully, you may end up studying a course that has no job demand after you graduate. This would be an incredible waste of your time and money.

Top 10 Jobs in Demand in Malaysia

Below is a list of the top 10 jobs that will be in demand in Malaysia in the next few years. When you choose your course, it is important to take into account whether the course you have chosen will get you a job after you graduate. Many graduates have found out too late that they could not find a job because they chose a course which is not high in demand.

Malaysia’s 28 Top Jobs in Demand in Future with High Salaries

The ever-increasing cost of living in Malaysia is making it challenging for fresh graduates and working professionals to support their lifestyle. In light of that, it would be important for students to plan ahead what career that you want to enter into so that you can choose a course that has future job demand and high salary in Malaysia.

Standard of Malaysian Fresh Graduates Improves According to Jobstreet.com Survey

Improved standards of fresh graduates among Malaysian employers in 2018 according to JobStreet.com survey

Malaysia’s Salary Trends for Top Jobs 2018 According to Robert Walters Malaysia

Malaysian employees can expect to see salary increases in several sectors such as finance and information technology in 2018, according to a salary survey from international recruitment firm Robert Walters.

Top Jobs High in Demand in Malaysia According to Star Publications

We have found the article in Star Online to be useful for students to read through to give them an insight into the job market in Malaysia. The report will help you to decide on the right course to study in Malaysia so that you will have a job that’s in demand when you graduate.

Hot Industries in 2017 for Job Demand in Malaysia

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in its Future of Jobs report, characterises Industry 4.0 as the developments of genetics, artificial intelligence, networked devices, robotics, nanotechnology, 3D printing and other smart technologies.

The labor market is changing faster than you might realize. Demographic changes and technological advancements may lead to the net loss of 5 million jobs by 2020, according to a report published by the World Economic Forum. In total, the report estimates that a total of 7.1 million jobs could be lost, the majority of which will be white-collar office and administrative jobs.

Top 10 Jobs in Demand in Malaysia According to Recruitment Experts, Hays

As a result of increasing regulations in Malaysia, 2017 will see risk professionals in high demand. This is just one of the top 10 talent trends for 2017, according to recruiting experts Hays in Malaysia.

Malaysia’s Fresh Graduates’ Job Salaries 2018 by Jobstreet.com

So what’s a realistic number? Based on JobStreet Malaysia’s 2017 Salary Report, salaries for entry level positions can start as low as RM800 to as high as RM5,533. On average, however, fresh graduates can expect a starting salary between RM1,800 to RM2,600.

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2018 Hays Asia Salary Guide on Malaysia

The survey found that salary increases will be moderate this year with 49% of employers planning to offer salary increases of between 3% and 6%, which is 1% lower than what was reported in 2017.

Malaysia’s Salary Trends for Top Jobs 2018 According to Robert Walters Malaysia

Malaysian employees can expect to see salary increases in several sectors such as finance and information technology in 2018, according to a salary survey from international recruitment firm Robert Walters.

2017 Salary Guide for Malaysians by Jobstreet.com

The data showed that the IT sector is expected to grow the fastest next year in a candidate-driven market with salary increments ranging between 20% to 30%. Other key sectors such as accounting, finance, banking, engineering, as well as legal and compliance are also set to see salary increases.